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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14
INGALLS, Exonerates HIosby.

The statement that Col. J. S. Mosby had
discovered in the War Department letters
which had passed between Gen. Pleasanton
and Gen. Rufus Ingalls, relative to plan to
bribe Col. Mosby to desert the Confederate
cause baving been shown to Gen. ingalls,
that officer said: II do not wish to be
brought into any prominence in this matter,
nasmuch as see that Gen. Pleasanton has
been quoted as characterizing the letters as
forgeTies, and do not desire to be made to
appear as contradicting him. AS g matter
of fact, however, l recollect the letters dis
tinctly, but presume Gen. Pleasanton has
forgotten all about the matter. At the cav
airy engagement at Brandy Station Gen.
Pleasanton was no doubt flooded with re-
ports and suggestions from other persons,
and among other things it was probably sug-
gested 10 him that Col. Mosby could be
bribed, and thus, have no doubt, he came
to send his dispatch Of June II, 1863, to me.
Now, l did not have then and have not
now any idea that Colonel Mosby or any
other leading Confederate officer could be
bribed. had the highest respect for Col.
Mosby then. Didn't he come very near
capturing me two or three times? And
since the war my respect for him has not
diminished. My reply to Gen. Pleasanton
shows that had very little confidence in
the scheme to bribe Col. Mosby. but l had
no objection then to his being bribed if it
could be DONE Bride him? Why, yes, if
you can. Col. Mosby was very active about
that time, and he inflicted much injury Oh
our troops, and might have done more if he
had known all that we did. In the retro
gade movement made at that time to cover
Washington, 5000 quartermaster's wagons
were strung out miles in front of the army,
and Col. Mosby might, if he had known, de-
stroyed these supplies. Col. Mosby ought
not to feel hurt By Gen. Peasanton's letter,
which contained e suggestion which no
doubt had been brought to him by some one
who thought that it could be carried into
effect"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14
German Reichsfag Dissolved.

BERLIN, Jan. 1.-THE fate of the army
bill was setted to-day by tbs Reichstag ad-
versely to the government, aud action was
Immediately taken to dissolve the chamber.
Ga the reassembling of the Reichstag Herr
Won Stauffsnberg's amendment limiting the
duration of the bill to three years was voted
upon and the amendment was carried, the
vote being 1S6 to 154. The conservatives,
imperialists and national liberals voted with
the minority. The socialists and most OF
the Alsatian members abstained from vot-
ing. Prince Bismarck Immediately read an
imperial message dssolving the Reichstag.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14
MEME DE- THE DAY.

Lieut.. VIM. H Emory will try to reach
the North Pole via Behring's Straits in the
Thetis.
The white population OF Alaska has more
than doubled during the last eighteen
months.
Henry H. Pendleion, of West Virginia,
has been appointed United States consul at
southampton.
The engagement is announced of Mr..
Sherman Evarts, of New York, and Miss
Lucy Brady, Of Baltimore.
General Ha~ley was nominated by the
republican members of-the Connecticut
legislature yesterday for U. s. Senator.
A bill was reported in the Senate yester
day for the erection Of monument to ne
gro soldiers aud sailors killed in battle.
Lucy Stanley, a sister of Emma Stanley
the dead queen OF the eipsies, now becomes
the sovereign in the United States of the
wanderers.
In both branches of the West Virginia
Legislature resolutions for an investigation
into the management of the State peniten-
tiary were introduced yesterday.
The Senate yesterday passed Mr.. Vests
resolution Of inquiry for an account of ex
penditures in prosecution of cases in State
courts by federal officials since July, 1879.
Senator Evarts made speech yesterday
against the passage of the interstate com.
MERGE bill, and when he had concluded
there was. of course, no time left for other
Senators to say anything.
A despatch from Berlin to the London
Times Gays: 1.-THE struggle with France
may yet be averted, but the speeches in the
Reichstsg leave no room for doubt that We
are on the eve of a recurrence Of the con.
fiict era that preceded the Danish and Aus
TRAN campaign"
Bismarck made speech in the Reichstag
yesterday threatening dissolution unless the
septennate is passed, but the prevailing
opinion is that the government will be de-
feated to-day. The prevailing sentiment at
European capitals is peaceful, though the sit
uation is regarded as threatening.
The Senate yesterday non concurred in
the House substitute for the Senate polyga
my bill. The House passed bill amending
the law regulating the removal of causes
from State to federal courts, also bill pro-
viding for the bringing of suits against the
government of the United States
In the Circuit Court at Indianapolis, yes.
terday, IN the application nieu Dy freslueDt
Green Smith, of the Senate, praying for an
injunction restraining Lieut.. Gov. Robert
son from performing the duties OF his Office,
the attorneys for the latter moved for a con-
tinuapce until after adjournment of the leg
islature. Judge Ayres overruled the motion,
and gave Robertson until to-day to answer
Smiths complaint.
Robert Warren, aged ffty-four years, and
an old resident of Wood county, W. Va,
committed suicide Wednesday, by hanging
himself with trace-chain to the rafters of
his barn. He told his wife he was going out
to feed, and not returning, she went to look
Tor hin, and found his body hanging as
above described. No other cause than hard
times can be assigned for his rashness as he
was mentally sound. He left large family
destitute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14
AN IMposrER.-Last Friday a young

AN IMPOsTER.-Last Friday young
woman went to Mr.. Davis's house. near De-
coquan, stating that her name was Samp.
son that she was from Maine. waers she
owned real estate, and that her trunk was
in Fredericksburg. On Sunday night Mrs.
Davis missed Jersey" and child's neck.
lace, and suspected the woman of the theft.
She was searched, and the missing articles.
with others, were found secreted in her bus
tie. After being driven away from Mr..
Dayis's she went to ". W. Gillis's, on the
suburb of the village, for the purpose, as she
said, of getting him to sell some real estate
in Washington for her. Persons who knew
of the theft we're surprised to see Miss Samp.
son there, in the midst of social party, in
which she took conspicuous part. Upon
being informed of the character Of their Wis.
itor, Mr.. and Mrs. ellis shipped her to
Washington. She was dressed in black
alpaca dress, is about five feet eight inches,
stout, fair, with short hair and light eyes,
talks freely and has the appearance of hav
ing seen good deal of the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14
A Chinaman,s Rcycnge.

PORTLAND. Oregon, Jan. IA special to
the Oregoniat from North Yakima, Wash
ington Territory, says: A Chinaman at
work on the Northern Pacific road at Cla!
lam having quarrel with two of his coun
trymen placed giant powder cartridge be-
tween them while they were asleep, and az
ter lighting the fuse fled to place ofsafety.
The explosion blew away the entire side of
one of the men, and mutiIated tho other so
badly that he cannot recover
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14
EXPLOSION Oh a Railroad Track.

San FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. 1.-THE resi-
dents on Post street, between Larkn and
Polk Streets were startled between Z and S
o'clock last evening By the sound of a ire
meudous explosion and by the SCATTERING OF
glass about their ears. A dynamite cart.
ridge had been placed on the track of the
Larkin street branch of the Sutter street
cable road. and had exploded under dummy
No. 81. The dummy was completely wreck
cd, and the windows of the car and Of the
houses in the vicinity were demolished.
Several people were injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence of tho Alexs. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. Il, 1887.

Especial Correspondence OF the Alexs. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. II, 1887.
The newspaper correspondents here have
been invited 10 attend the special recep-
lions to be given st the White House during
the remainder Of the winter. But the in
vitations came generally and not individ-
ually An old correspondent, well known
and highly respected throughout Virginia.
of which State he is native, in talking
about this invitation this morning, said 1t
reminded him of the way in which ex Sen
ator r. NJ T. Hunter, of Virginia, told him
food was supplied to him and Secretaries
Seldom, Memminger, Campbell and other
venerable, dignifod and distinguished gen.
tlemen confined in Fort Pulaski after the
war. Their food was not brought to them
in plates, but all in one bucket, by soldier,
who, when he brought it, said, Men, here's
your grubl"
The hanging of Cluverius was apparently
of as much interest here as it was in Virgin
ia. Nest every one st the Capitol and at
the hotels was talking about it, The news
reached here soon after the hanging took
place. and was received nearly everywhere
with regret, the general expression being to
the effect that while Cluverius was probably
guilty, he was not proved to be so, and that
many people would die in the firm conyic-
ton that his hanging was q judicial MUIR
der.
The resolution offered in the Senate day,
or two ago by General Malone in reference
to the winter blockades of the barber of
Washington was referred to the committee
on commerce. That committee met this
morning and requested the General to give
them such information respecting the mat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

Miss MAHoSE's DEBur.-Mrs. William Malone
gave 4 reception to introduce her loye'y daughter
Miss Otelia Malone at the annex Of the Airing.
ton, in Washington on Wednesday evening rom 3
TO 6. Mrs. Malone wore 2 trained dres of clare.
velvet, with front of butterc1p brocaded silk
Miss Malone the debCtaute. wore dainty toile,
OF white tule over white satin. The front wa;
flounced with loops of MORE ribbon aud there
was broad sash of more ct the back: The bodice
was of satin. cut low, and was edged. and the
skirt garlanded with white lilacs and lilies Ms;
Malone carried an armfrl of flowers the gifts Of
admirers. Miss Sherman wore pretty white
toilet. Mrs j. P. Jones wore an exquisite toile,
of lavender silk and white lace Both ladies were
of tho reception party. A slmptuous collation.
was served in the south parior, the back Of tie
table being banked with flowers. Cue Sept; ST.
irving until o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14
yaIuablc Residence Rurned.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE residence at No.
1901, Prairie avenue, about to be occupied
BY Norman B. Ream, was found 10 be on
fire at $50 o'clock this morning. Mr.. Ream
had only recently purchased the property,
had moved great deal of valuable furni
ture into it, and vas soon to have taken
possession. The flames, which started in
the basement, ran up the fues aud set the
upper portion of the building on fire. When
the Gremen reached the place the famce
had obtained such hold, but little cou!
be done beyond guarding adjoining prop
erty from a similar fate. Considerable of
the furniture was saved. The loss wiz
reach $4,000. The Insurance is not yet
known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

THE Ways and Means Committee of the
United States House of Representatives
yesterday agreed to report in favor Of a bill
abolishing the Alexandria customs district,
including the territory of that district
in the Georgetown district, making the
headquarters of the consolidated districts at
Georgetown, and putting a deputy in
charge of the Alexandria customs house.
AS the bill abolishes sixty-four other dis
tricts each of which has one or more repre-
sentatires and probably a Senator opposed
to its abolition, there is not much likelihood
of its passage, at least during the present
session of Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

THE L. S. SENATE is again considering
a treaty with Nicaragua for canal through
that country. 1t is again, therefore, enter
ing upon, not only dangerous, but forbidden
ground; forbidden by prescriptive-the
strongest of all law, and by the strict OBJ.
servance of which for a century this country
has escaped untold troubles and injuries.
Wasbington's farewell Injunction to avoid
entangling foreign alliances is as wise now
as it was when first written.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Con
,nonwealth vs.. Weller < Son. From 49,
Corporation Court Of he city ofLyncbbn.
Reversed. Judge Lacy delivering the onis
ion.
Harnsberger, &C., vs.. Cochran and otb.,.
From the Circuit Court of Rockipoba'ss
county. Affirmed, Judge Fauntleroy d f.Hu
eripg the opinion.
billiard against Central Virgin. T..
Company. From the Circuit Court Of Avn a,a
herst county. Affirmed, Judge Richards
delivering the opinion.
Harper'a administrator vs.. Moyaoh
From the Circuit Court Of Loudoun conn., sr'
Affirmed, Judge Hinton delivering l5 h.
opinion.
Alternately VS.. Phillips. From the circpi
Court of Lunenburg county. Affirmed
Judge Richardson delivering the opiuioa
Commonwealth vs.. Booker and ffty..eyeo
other cases. From the Corporation Conf
OF the city of Lynchburg. Reversed. Julss
Hinton delivering the opinion.
Gibson VS.. Burgess ct als. Rehearing ie.
MED.
Purvis, adnr., W. Wolfe's administrator
Appeal refused to decree pronounced by The
Circuit Court of Frederick county on the
30th of November, 1855.
Reed VS. Richmond and Allegheny Rail.
road Co. and others. Appeal allowed and
supersedeas awarded to decree pronounced
by the Circuit Court Of the city Of Richmond
on the 14th Of December, 1856
Apperson vs.. Dowdy and wife Argued
By Thomas 5. Martin, esq for appellee.
and Col. R 7. HUBBARD for appellant, and
submitted.
Hexter ct ais vs.. Sulphur Mines Co. and
others. Dismissed for failure to print.
Wells admr. W. Ayres, etc Cause put
on privileged docket.
Noble, etc, VS. Davis & Co. Argued by
E. s. Brown, esq for appellants
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

On February l, by DEGREES of the United
States Circuit Courts for the Eastern Dis
trict of Virginia. &C., in the case of evil
liam Malone, ETC., VS.. the Southern Tele.
graph Company and Others the commission.
ers will sell in Richmond all of the proper
ty, franchises and rights of the Southern
Telegraph Company from and between the
city of Washington and Selma. Ala-about
800 miles of poles and about 5000 miles of
wire. The company failing to pay interest
on its bouds William Malone and certain
other hondholders applied to Judge Hughes
for the appointment CT a receiver, which he
did Edward s. Stokes holds 100000 of
the first mortgage bends. and Robert Gar.
rett $50. 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

The strike at Newport News is about
over, Gen. Wickham maintaining his ground
Some of the knights of labor of Norfolk are
disposed to resent the assumption of author
ity on the part of John J. Kelly, of New
York, in ordering and assuming the direc.
ton of the strike, and it is probable that
Kelly will, sooner or later, hear something
in regard to bis action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

Don't let neuralgia and rheumatism get
rooted in the system, but kill them with
Salvation Oil.
Hot drinks should be avoided in aeold
weather. They have tendency TO weaken
the Iungs and throat Take DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup for coughs.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

The trial of Mr.. William L. Royal and
others. indicted BY the grand jury of the
Hastings Court of Richmond for soliciting
suits against the State. has been fixed for
the February term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14
To-day.s Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, Jen. "A, 1887.
SENATE


Mr.. Sabin introduced bill to amend
the act of March 8. 1875, granting to rail-
roads the right of way through the public
lands of the United States. Referred.
Mr.. Sewell, from the conference commit
tee on the bill making an annual appropria-
ton to provide arms and equipments for
the militia, made report, reducing the ap-
preparation from 100000 to 100000, which
was agreed to.
Mr.. Plumb offered resolution directing
the commissioners of the District of Column
bia to report the number OF licensed dealers
in intoxicating liquors, wholesale and re-
tail, in the District, the rate of licenses and
the authority under which they are granted.
Adopted.
The Senate at 1910 resumed the consider
alton of tho interstate commerce bill and
was addressed by Mr.. Hoar.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Morrison. OF Illinois, from the com
mittee on rules. reported resolution set
ting apart to day, and next Friday after the
morning hour, for the consideration of SEN
ate bills upon the private calendar, except
pension bills. Adopted.
Mr.. Caldwell, of Tennessee, submitted the
conference report on the electoral count
bill, and it was agreed to without debate or
division.
After the reception of q number of COM
mittee reports, the House went into the
committee of the whole, for the considera
ton of Senate bills upon the private calen
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

The Richmond Dispatch asks the GA
zE1TE ''if there is better man in Congress
than Mr.. Randall ?" Probably there is.
There is certainly many better democrat
in Congress than Mr.. Randall. :,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

AND CLUvER1Us was hanged to-day for
the alleged murder of Miss Madison, pro
testing his innocence in the face of death and
eternity. 1t is to be hoped that no mistake
has been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

The directors of the Richmond and West
Point Terminal Company have appointed 9
committee to negotiate with the East Ten
nessee Road for union of the two systems.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

An old man named Grigsby, died in Rappahan-
mock county last week, n years of age, and the
doctors pronounce his disease genuine leprosy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

Charles 3. Farwel has been nominated 'y the
republicans in the Illinois Legislature for United
States Senator 70 succeed the late John A. Logsn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14

MR.. DoLpH has introduced n bill in the
United States Senate 10 spend FIVE million
dollars on coast defenses. That sum would
not be sufficient to erect impregnable de-
lenses al single Atlantic port; and by the
time it would be expended new means Of
offense would be invented that would ren
der the expense an utter waste Ct money.
But half that sum would extend the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal, now on the eve Of
abandonment for lack Of money to repair it.,
from Cumberland to the Ohio river, thereby
creating cheap water way from the At
lantic coast to the West, and, by reducing
transportation charges, lessen the cost Of
living to millions of the people of The coun-
try
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14
ladies, GOODS.

CLOAK DEPARTMENT-R Remarkable Bar
gains-Newmarkets French Frise Wraps, Plush
yisites aud Astrachaa Visites, plain aud fur-trm-
English JAckets-New Goods Recent purchase
at tremendous reductions.
Mi linery at lowest prices ever quoted.
Furs at 10 per cent. discount. Best quality only.
Dress Trimmings, direct importation. Laces.
Foster Kid Gloves, 81 per pair upward. Fitted
and warranted.
silk Plush. all colori. at Sl.O5 per yard.
Best quality AstrachaD, Black and Brown, At
81 per yard, 81 inches wide jan13
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-14
ALEX ANDRIA.
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY IA.

The ANTI Mormon bill has passed the
Us. House of Representatives by large
majority. 1t is, as Delegate Grain of Utah,
designated it, bill to destroy the Mormon
Church and confscate its property. Il this
were despotic government, where state
and church were combined, such law
would not be inconsistent; but in demo-
cratic republic, where church and State are
disassociated, aud where every man is at
liberty to do as he pleases provided ne
doesn't eacroach upon the rights or liberty
of any body else, the law referred to Is not
only utterly Incompatible, but is grotesque
travesty upon free institutions. Congress
has the right to make polygamy IN the ter
ritories crime, in the future; but having
allowed the Mormons to establish house
holds on polygamous basis, it has no right
but that conferred by force, to destroy
the long existing households established on
that basis. There should be nomore plural
marriages. but those that already exist
should remain. Such marriages were made
in accordance with the rules and forms of
the Mormon Church, which acknowledges
Christ as it's head, and Christ said what
God has joined together let not man put
asunder." As regards the confscation OF
the property of the Mormon Church, Con-
ereis has no more right to do 50 than it has
to confscate the property of any other
church 10 the country, and the U. 5. SUI
preme Court would 80 decide. Indeed ii is
highly probable the whole law, if submitted
to that court. would be declared unconstitu-
tional 5y reason of its implied if not ex-
pressed OK post facto character.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16

Consolation purse, running For all
horses who have ru at he meeting ana
have not won. Purse 5 o., three quar-
tiers of a mile dash; entrance f. ee.
Pacing Free for all District nor. es; (;
mile heats. three in five. purse S150; Fl rst
t25.
Tro'ting-MiIe heats, three ia five,
free for a |; purse $500; first ho sc SilO,
second horse $3.50; third horse $50.
his uay.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16
ECU ESTAeIANiSM.

Ladies' Grand Tournament for the
most accomplished and graceful lady
riders, Tuesda october 3rd, end Fri
day, october 7th a. 10 a. NJ.
The Society offers four tremiumS,
valued respectively at 500, $40. $40 and
$50
The lady who is adjudged first shall
have her cho ce of all premiums or
fered. The second lady shall have Sec
ond choice, and SO on.
AL ladies must ride with saddles.
1t is ex pected that other special pre-
miums will be added to this list by pri-
vate contribution. None but ladies of
the highest respectapility will be AL
lowed to compete for prizes.
Ladies wishing to compete for prizes
will please send names to Secretary tn
dorsed by two memb bers of the Society.